1980 Beechcraft Baron B55
Multi Engine Piston
Aircraft Details
Seller reportedAvionics & Equipment
IFRDescription
NEW TO MARKET TODAY. Very Low Total Time of 2,132.9 Since New. IO-470L's with 40.2 Hours on LH and 989.4 on RH. Both props 40.2 SOH. Garmin GTN-750, GMX-200, GTX-345, PMA 8000B, Bendix King KX-155 and KFC-200 Autopilot/FD. High Quality Paint and Interior by Lancaster Aero in late 2024. No known damage history. A high quality Baron ready for a new owner.
Engine
LH IO-470-L Engine 40.2 SMOH by Certified Aircraft Engines RH IO-470-L Engine 989.4 SMOH by Eagle Aircraft Engines Props are 3 blade Hartzell Scimitar with 40.2 SMOH by New England Propeller
Interior
Paint and Interior were new in late 2024 by Lancaster Aero. Six Seats with new Belts and Harnesses
Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.
Price Comparison 1 active offer
| Source | Price | Location | Listed | Days on Market | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gordon Cragg
trade-a-plane.com
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$299,900
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Georgetown, TX | Apr 02, 2026 | — | Active |
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About This Beechcraft Baron B55
This 1980 Beechcraft Baron B55 (N829RB) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 2,132 hours on the airframe. There are currently 43 Baron B55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,171 to $486,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $299,900.
The Baron B55 cruises at 190 kts (352 km/h) with a range of 990 nm (1,833 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 19,500 ft allows operation above most weather.
Operating costs: Fuel burn is 26 GPH (98 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $143/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $280/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $25,000. With 2,132 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.
NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.
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Beechcraft Baron B55 — Model Specs
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Ownership & Registration
FAA registration data pending for N829RB.
Location & Ownership
Title Status
No FAA title records
Available for US-registered aircraft only
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Safety Record
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